Mascots, dogs, and cogs: the Tour de France Femmes 2025 – in pictures

Stage 1, Vannes to Plumelec

The peloton takes the narrow streets of Vannes at full speed.

Femke Gerritse of the Netherlands gets some roadside assistance from the her team car.

The great Marianne Vos celebrates winning the opening stage of this year’s tour.

Stage 2, Brest to Quimper

The peloton makes its way along the picturesque coast of Brittany as stage two gets under way.

The peloton rides into the port town of Quimper.

Cédrine Kerbaol of France refuels at the end of a gruelling stage two.

Stage 3, La Gacilly to Angers

Two wheels good: the peloton passes a classic Citröen 2CV on its way to Angers.

Using your head: a young fan has an imaginative way of showing support.

Lorena Wiebes pips Marianne Vos in a sprint finish to win stage three.

Stage 4, Saumur to Poitiers

Race mascot Scotty the Squirrel greets fans ahead of stage four.

Dutch rider Demi Vollering is a study in concentration.

Agnieszka Skalniak-Sojka of Poland is consoled by her coach after being forced to withdraw due to illness.

Stage 5, Chasseneuil-du-Poitou Futuroscope to Guéret

Obligatory sunflower photo: the peloton passing through the flowery landscape on stage five.

Marie Le Net of France signals to her team from the middle of the peloton.

Gladys Verhulst-Wild celebrates after her teammate Kim Le Court claims the stage five win (and the yellow jersey).

Stage 6, Clermont-Ferrand to Ambert

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot signs autographs for fans ahead of stage six.

Nadia Quagliotto of Italy shoots some footage before the start of stage six.

French riders Dilyxine Miermont and Alison Avoine embrace at the end of the mountainous stage.

Stage 7, Bourg-en-Bresse to Chambéry

Just paw-fect: Alice Maria Arzuffi of Italy brings along her dog.

Justine Ghekiere of Belgium is flat out after a hard day in the Alps.

Mauritius rider Kim Le Court looks relieved after holding on to the yellow jersey after a tough day in the saddle

Stage 8, Chambéry to Saint François Longchamp

A spectator has a good view of the passing peloton.

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot celebrates after winning the penultimate stage and taking possession of the yellow jersey.

Stage 9, Praz-sur-Arly to Chatel Les Portes du Soleilon

Fans of yellow jersey holder Pauline Ferrand-Prévot.

Spectators line the route.

Supporters applaud as yellow jersey holder Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and other riders climb the Joux Plane pass.

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot is overcome with emotion after winning the final stage and become the first French rider to claim the Tour de France Femmes.